Facing against defending the District 2-II champions, Alexandria Senior High recorded its seventh consecutive shutout victory after defeating West Ouachita, 2-0, at J.L. "Butch" Stoker Field Tuesday.

The win gives the Lady Trojans the district lead and the season series against the Lady Chiefs after the teams battled to a 1-1 draw on Dec. 13.

"Coming out here to beat West Ouachita at home is something," ASH coach Sons Pathoumthong said. "Good execution by the girls. We had a game plan for them and they responded. The win tonight puts us at the top."

The Lady Trojans have only given up four goals this season and once again turned in another staunch performance as senior Ella Manzer turned away numerous shots early in the first half.

However, it starts with the first line of defense, with junior center back Caroline Manzer — Ella's sister — leading the way.

"Communication and talking to the underclassmen (makes us tight knit)," Caroline said. "We do a good job of talking to them and letting them know where they are on the field."

With the defense locking down the Lady Chiefs, sophomores Kat Hansen and Ainsley White gave the Lady Trojans all the goals it needed as they broke the scoreless tie. Hansen put ASH on the board in the 46th minute, while White added an insurance goal in the 77th minute.

"We knew coming out that this was a really big game and we were nervous," White said. "The fact that we were able to pull out a win means a lot to this team."

The Lady Trojans return to the pitch Thursday when they take on in-parish rival Tioga at The Reservation.

ASH 8, WEST OUACHITA 0

Strike early, strike often.

Alexandria Senior High scored seven first-half goals to defeat West Ouachita, 8-0, to improve to 12-5-4 overall and 6-0 in District 2-II.

The Trojans had six players score a goal as Jackson Ryan's goal in the 48th minute gave the team a victory by mercy rule.

ASH will face Tioga at The Reservation Thursday.

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ASH's Ainsley White (11) was named as the District 2-II girls Offensive MVP.(Photo: Melinda Martinez/The Town Talk)